FERC denied Public Citizen’s request to rehear its original complaint alleging that PJM failed to disclose nearly $500,000 in political spending.

FERC denied a complaint that alleged PJM failed to disclose nearly $500,000 in political spending it purportedly financed with fees collected from rates.

An advocacy group accused PJM of violating the Federal Power Act by making political contributions with membership funds. PJM said the payments were to allow staff access to energy-related policy summits and not to support any candidate.